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As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have shaped The Phoenix Center’s legacy of hands-on learning, independence, and opportunity. Few programs capture that spirit quite like our Interactive Restaurant Program, now known as the Vocational Restaurant Program (VRP). Where Learning Meets Leadership Originally launched in 1996, […]
On February 13, 2026, the halls of The Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ were filled with handmade valentines, joyful music, and the kind of meaningful connection that defines true inclusion. As part of its Inclusion Program, Phoenix Center students with autism and other disabilities welcomed neurotypical peers from Washington Elementary School for a day centered […]
As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have helped shape The Phoenix Center’s legacy of innovation, opportunity, and student success. One of the most impactful milestones in our early history came in 1995 with the launch of Community-Based Instruction, a program designed to help students apply […]
The Phoenix Center brought alumni, families, and staff together for a special Alumni Family Restaurant Night Out at Mr. Bruno’s Pizzeria in Lyndhurst. More than just a dinner, the evening was a meaningful opportunity for graduates to practice real-world social and communication skills in a supportive community setting. Events like this are part of The […]
As part of our yearlong celebration of 35 years of excellence, we’re highlighting the programs that have shaped The Phoenix Center’s legacy of innovation, opportunity, and student success. One of the most defining milestones in our early history came in 1993, when TPC launched what would become one of its most impactful programs to date. […]
